Question

what are fungi? fungi (singular, fungus) are everywhere. the mushrooms on pizza are a type of fungus. the yeast used to make bread is also a fungus. if you have ever had athletes foot, you can thank a fungus for that, too. fungi are so different from other organisms that they are placed in their own kingdom. there are many different shapes, sizes, and colors of fungi, but they have several characteristics in common. they are eukaryotic. (their cells have nuclei.) they are heterotrophs. (they cannot make their own food.) their cells have rigid cell walls. they have no chlorophyll. they produce reproductive cells called spores. study tip compare make a chart showing how fungi in each group reproduce. critical thinking 1. compare what are two ways that fungi differ from plants?

Explanation:

Fungi are heterotrophs and cannot make their own food, while plants are autotrophs that can photosynthesize. Also, fungi produce spores for reproduction, whereas plants can reproduce sexually or asexually in various ways like seeds, cuttings etc. and have chlorophyll for photosynthesis which fungi lack.

Answer:

1. Fungi are heterotrophs and plants are autotrophs.
2. Fungi produce spores and lack chlorophyll, while plants can reproduce differently and have chlorophyll for photosynthesis.